Disc Medicine Announces Presentation of New Data from Phase 1b Trial of DISC-0974 in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Anemia at 2024 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week
Rhea-AI Summary
Disc Medicine (NASDAQ:IRON) announced upcoming clinical data presentation at the 2024 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week, October 24-27, 2024, in San Diego. The presentation will feature additional data from Phase 1b trial of DISC-0974 in patients with non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease (NDD CKD) and anemia.
The poster will report on 40mg and 60mg dose cohorts, focusing on safety, pharmacokinetics, and effects of DISC-0974 on hepcidin, iron, and anemia. The randomized, placebo-controlled study aims to assess safety and changes to hepcidin, iron, and key hematologic parameters.
Dr. Pablo Pergola will present the abstract titled "A Phase 1b, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of DISC-0974, an Anti-Hemojuvelin Antibody, in Patients with Non-Dialysis-Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia" on Friday, October 25, 2024.
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- Presentation of new clinical data from Phase 1b trial of DISC-0974
- Expansion of dose cohorts to include 40mg and 60mg doses
- Study focuses on safety and efficacy in NDD CKD patients with anemia
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Insights
This presentation of new data from the Phase 1b trial of DISC-0974 in CKD patients with anemia is moderately impactful for Disc Medicine. Key points to consider:
- The study focuses on safety and efficacy markers (hepcidin, iron and hematologic parameters) for DISC-0974 in non-dialysis dependent CKD patients.
- New data from higher dose cohorts (40mg and 60mg) will be presented, potentially showing dose-dependent effects.
- Positive safety and efficacy signals could support advancing DISC-0974 to later-stage trials for this indication.
- However, this is still early-stage data (Phase 1b) and more extensive studies will be needed to fully assess the drug's potential.
For investors, this update provides insight into the drug's development progress but doesn't yet offer definitive proof of clinical success or market potential. The presentation at a major nephrology conference does increase visibility for Disc Medicine's pipeline.
WATERTOWN, Mass., Oct. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disc Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for patients suffering from serious hematologic diseases, today announced upcoming clinical data to be presented at the 2024 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Kidney Week, which will be held in San Diego, CA on October 24-27, 2024. The poster will report on additional SAD cohorts from the Phase 1b, randomized, placebo-controlled study of DISC-0974 in patients with non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease (NDD CKD) and anemia. This study was designed to assess safety as well as changes to hepcidin, iron, and key hematologic parameters.
“We are excited to present an update from our ongoing Phase 1b SAD study of DISC-0974 in NDD-CKD patients with anemia at the upcoming Kidney Week,” said John Quisel, J.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Disc. “At the meeting, we’ll be sharing data from the 40mg and 60mg dose cohorts on safety, pharmacokinetics, and effects of DISC-0974 on hepcidin, iron and anemia.”
The abstract is now available through the ASN Kidney Week conference website.
Details of Presentation
Abstract Number: 4126178
Title: A Phase 1b, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of DISC-0974, an Anti-Hemojuvelin Antibody, in Patients with Non-Dialysis-Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia
Date / Time: Friday, October 25, 10:00am – 12:00pm PST
Presenter: Pablo Pergola, M.D., Ph.D.
About Disc Medicine
Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, potentially first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. For more information, please visit www.discmedicine.com.
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